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Franz Beckenbauer said he favors proposals that would limit the number of foreign players allowed in a game, believing such measures would force clubs to foster domestic talent. Two points undercut Beckenbauer's mercenary argument. First, as a player, he twice left Germany to sign lucrative contracts with the Cosmos of the North American Soccer League. Second, Beckenbauer is president of Bayern Munich, which has 14 foreign players on its 27-man roster.
-- Los Angeles Times

Italian international goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is being linked with a summer move to the San Siro. Buffon stayed loyal to Juventus after their demotion to Serie B but the Turin giants registered a £26m loss last season and know the World Cup winner is their most saleable asset. Chelsea and Manchester United have also been linked with the former Parma star, who cost Juve £32m in 2001.
-- FansFC.com

Luiz Felipe Scolari has revealed that he voted for Thierry Henry ahead of compatriot Ronaldinho for this year's FIFA World Player of the Year. The captains and coaches of the national teams are on the voting panel, and Scolari revealed that his vote -- as Portugal's coach -- had gone to the Arsenal skipper.
-- Goal.com

AS Roma coach Luciano Spalletti has denied reports that Philippe Mexes could be on his way to Real Madrid. Reports in the media had suggested that Real coach Fabio Capello could make a £10 million move for the Frenchman in January.
-- Goal.com

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has returned to speak on the subject of Real Madrid's interest in his services. The Merengues were keen to sign the Spanish international in the summer, but Arsenal insisted the player was going nowhere.
-- Goal.com

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has revealed that he is not ready to off-load troubled striker Massimo Maccarone.
-- eurosports.com

Fearing that rampant crime will deter fans from attending the 2010 World Cup, South Africa intends to add 35,000 officers to its police force and 5,000 to its railway police. He said South Africa plans to have a police force of 187,000 by 2010, up from the current level of 152,000.
-- Los Angeles Times

Everton has called for fair treatment of striker Andy Johnson after claims that he goes to ground too easily in the penalty area. Johnson was denied two potential penalties at Fulham on Saturday, and Everton are concerned that referees might have been influenced by recent comments from managers.
-- eurosports.com

Liverpool are being strongly linked with a move for Valencia goalkeeper Ludovic Butelle. Reports in the French media are claiming that Rafael Benitez is preparing a move for the player he signed from Metz during his stay in charge at the Mestalla.
-- clubcall.com

Schalke playmaker Lincoln has returned to his native Brazil in order to recover from a torn muscle in his thigh. The former Kaiserslautern man is expected back in Gelsenkirchen in ten days.
-- eurosports.com

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